General schedule for events, please note this may change and final changes will be communicated at race briefing or via email.

Ankle Strap – To attached on the left ankle. Your chip will be collected from you at the finish line. Unable to return your chip will be liable for a 100AED fee. Do NOT cover the chip with your wetsuit to avoid blocking the results from the antennas.

Race Village opens:

7:30am – 1 Mile

8:30am – 400m

9:15am – 800m

10:00am – 200m

10:30am – Prize Giving

Bag Drop

Bag Drop is not available.

Photos

• Event Photos will be available 24hrs after the race and can be found in the website gallery page.
• Show your best and energetic smile whenever you see a photographer.

Results and Certificate

Race results and certificate are available in real time and can be found in the website result page.

200m (kids)
8-11

800m (kids)
10-15

400m
10-99

800m
16-24
25-34
35-49
50+

1 mile
10-15*
16-24
25-34
35-49
50+

Trophy Awards:

200m Kids

• 1^st Overall awards for: 8-11

800m Kids

• 1^st Overall male & female awards for: 10-15

400m

• 1^st Overall awards for: 10-99

800m

• 1^st Overall age group male & female awards for: 16-24| 25-34 | 35-49 |50+

1 mile

• 1^st Overall age group male & female awards for: 16-24| 25-34 | 35-49 |50+

What to expect?

4 Emails:

• Immediately after you register
• Monday & Wednesday week of the event
• Day before the race

Race Morning

Please come to the race with your race number and knowledge of the event, it is very important to have seen the race briefings online in person or recorded after the fact as any changes will be communicated to you here. Not all races are the same as the previous year and to avoid disappointment or disqualification please make sure you adhere to the rules of the event.

Race Briefings are generally applicable to multisport events. We aim to post the race briefing on thursday before the event.

This information and invitation link will be emailed to you the Monday before the event.

This is our opportunity to share with you any changes and important race information to you that may have arisen, or we feel is important to the safety of the event or your race.

It is very important to have seen the race briefings online in person or recorded after the fact as any changes will be communicated to you here. Not all races are the same as the previous year and to avoid disappointment or disqualification please make sure you adhere to the rules of the event.

This is also your chance to ask any question about the race to us!

INCLUDED

Medal

Race T-Shirt Design

Vaccine or PCR Test

Vaccination is not required but you must ensure that you are physically fit.

Parking

Free and Paid Parking is available. First come first serve basis.

COVID 19

Wear mask all the time when you are not racing. Maintain 2M social distancing.

Who can join?

All tourist and UAE Residence are welcome to participate.

SWIM

The swim will be a non-wetsuit swim. Only race legal speed-suits (no rubber or neoprene) will be permitted. All athletes must wear the swim cap provided and start in their allocated wave. Only swim goggles or masks are permitted. No other swim aids of any kind are permitted.

Only official lifeguards on kayaks and rescue jet skis are allowed on the swim course. Swimmers may use the kayaks and jet skis for aid should they require assistance so long as there is no forward momentum, which would result in disqualification.

RACE FINISHERS

RETURN YOUR ANKLE STRAP

Congratulations on finishing the race! Make sure you return your chip to one of the race volunteers – if you don’t return your chip at this point you will be liable for a fee of AED 100 – so please remember to return it!

ATTEND THE PRIZE GIVING

This will take place at 10:30am. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed finishers in each of the categories.

SWIM

The swim will be a non-wetsuit swim. Only race legal speed-suits (no rubber or neoprene) will be permitted. All athletes must wear the swim cap provided and start in their allocated wave. Only swim goggles or masks are permitted. No other swim aids of any kind are permitted.

Only official lifeguards on kayaks and rescue jet skis are allowed on the swim course. Swimmers may use the kayaks and jet skis for aid should they require assistance so long as there is no forward momentum, which would result in disqualification.

RACE FINISHERS

RETURN YOUR ANKLE STRAP

Congratulations on finishing the race! Make sure you return your chip to one of the race volunteers – if you don’t return your chip at this point you will be liable for a fee of AED 100 – so please remember to return it!

ATTEND THE PRIZE GIVING

This will take place at 10:30am. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed finishers in each of the categories.

MEDICAL ADVICE

UAE CLIMATE
It is essential that you are aware of the weather conditions during the race. It is expected to be hot with very little, if any, shade. We will have ambulances on standby throughout the duration of the race, but you must take care to race sensibly in such conditions. If you start to get headaches, feel dizzy and nauseous then you may be suffering from heat exhaustion and need to seek medical advice. Listen to your body. Talk to the nearest volunteer who will be able to help you get attention. The common symptoms of heat exhaustion include confusion, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, headaches, nausea/vomiting and dizziness. If you become aware of these symptoms, then seek medical help immediately.

SUFFICIENT HYDRATION

It is essential that you are aware of the weather conditions during the race. It is expected to be hot with very little, if any, shade. We will have ambulances on standby throughout the duration of the race, but you must take care to race sensibly in such conditions. If you start to get headaches, feel dizzy and nauseous then you may be suffering from heat exhaustion and need to seek medical advice. Listen to your body. Talk to the nearest volunteer who will be able to help you get attention. The common symptoms of heat exhaustion include confusion, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, headaches, nausea/vomiting and dizziness. If you become aware of these symptoms, then seek medical help immediately.

SUN LOTION

Please make sure to protect yourself from the sun.

COVID19 – GUIDELINES

1. Always wear your mask
2. Use hand sanitisers
3. Follow strict instructions of RaceME officials
4. Maintain 2m distance to others at any given time

The terms and conditions of entry are set out on our website at

 https://raceme.ae/terms-and-conditions-2/ and;

https://raceme.ae/race-insurance/

 In entering this event, competitors have agreed to abide with these terms and conditions.

Withdrawal Policy

Entry Cancellations are as per the terms and conditions from RaceME. You can now register and protect your registration fee in full with our new Zero Charge Refund Cover option. Simply add the Zero Charge Refund Cover at checkout and cancel anytime / for any reason and receive a full refund of your registration fee. Also included is our extended cover which protects your registration fee (zero charges) if an event is postponed or cancelled. T&C apply.